Located within northern Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Encircled by steep crater walls, its fertile grasslands, forests and soda lakes support an extraordinary concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo and hippos. Game drives across the crater floor offer exceptional wildlife viewing within a relatively compact area, while Maasai communities in the surrounding highlands provide insight into local traditions and culture. From mist drifting over the crater rim at dawn to vast plains dotted with grazing herds below, the landscape is both dramatic and serene. Although popular and often busy, Ngorongoro delivers an unforgettable safari experience shaped by stunning scenery and abundant wildlife.
The acacia-dotted plains of the Eastern Serengeti are home to abundant wildlife and offer some of the finest safari experiences in Tanzania. Renowned for its role in the Great Wildebeest Migration, this region attracts visitors from around the world eager to witness one of nature’s most spectacular events. Excellent game viewing can be enjoyed around Lobo on the eastern edge of Serengeti National Park, while activities include guided walks through the scenic wilderness, hot air balloon safaris, bush picnics, and opportunities to learn about Maasai culture and traditions. A visit to the famous Gol Kopjes is a highlight, as these granite outcrops are widely regarded as one of the best places in Africa to observe cheetahs in their natural habitat.
Sandwiched between tropical greenery and the warm azure waters of the Indian Ocean, remote Matemwe beach is arguably the most enchanting of all the beaches in Zanzibar. Located on the last stretch of sand before the beaches give way to rugged cliffs on the uninhabited north-east coast of the island, Matemwe offers an unspoiled natural landscape, perfect for a relaxing tropical beach holiday. With its lovely shallow lagoon and the coral gardens of the renowned Mnemba Atoll resting just off the coast, Matemwe boasts some of Africa’s most impressive diving and snorkelling sites where you can marvel at the abundance of exotic marine life including colourful reef fish, turtles and many species of dolphin. Above water, visitors can experience a local fishing trip on a traditional dhow, visit nearby markets and villages, or simply kick back under a palm tree and unwind, far from the stresses of the modern world.
